Sugar Camp Branch Coal Refuse Impoundment
High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Nicholas |
| Nearest City | DRENNEN |
| River/Stream | SUGAR CAMP BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 38.30580, -81.02889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 150 ft |
| Dam Height | 150 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19,901 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19,901 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 249 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 75,200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | POWER MOUNTAIN COAL COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |